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Banana's Nutrition facts,Pros and cons
Banana is known as one of the most consumed fruits in the world.Banana grows in more than 107 countries in the world.It is ranked fourth among the world's food crops.It's not surprising if people ask this question-is banana is good for health?As it's one of the most consumed fruit in the world.Let's have a look on pros and cons,nutrition value of banana.
Pros:
*It reduces blood pressure as it is rich in a mineral called potassium.
*It helps to prevent Asthma.A study proves that who ate one banana in a day had 34 percent less chance of growing Asthma.
*It prevents to growing cancer as it is a good source of vitamin C and high in fiber.
*It contains fiber,potassium,vitamin C and B6,all those support heart health.A study showed that people consumed 4069 mg potassium had 49 percent lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease.
*A study showed that people of type 1 diabetes who consumed high fiber diets had lower blood glucose level.
*Bland foods like banana is recommended for diarrhea disease.
*Banana also contain an amino acid called tryptophan helps to preserving memory and boosting mood.
Cons:
*High potassium foods such bananas should be eaten in moderation while taking most commonly medication-Beta Blockers,prescribed for heart disease.
*As it is rich in potassium it is harmful for those whose kidneys aren't fully functional,these kidneys are unable to remove extra potassium from blood could be fatal.
*Some people have allergy in banana.They should eat it in moderation or avoid it.
*Who have migraine headaches should not eat more than half a banana per day.
*Banana is high in fiber which could lead to bloating,gas and stomach cramps.
Nutrition Facts
A serving banana of 126 grams contains-
- Calories - 110 kcal
- Carbohydrate - 30 gm
- Protein - 1 gm
- manganese - 0.3 mg
- Potassium - 450 mg
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Magnesium - 34 mg
- Folate - 25.0 mcg
- Vitamin A - 81 IU
- Vitamin B - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin - 9 mg
- Riboflavin - 0.1 mg
- Niacin - 0.8 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
***Banana is free from fat,cholesterol and sodium
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